In this very informative video from Ostomy Lifestyle Films, Helen Bracey, a helpline services manager, explains all the various components of the digestive system and what they do when they’re healthy.

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Helen goes over some of the things that can happen if there’s a problem with the digestive system. She talks about the common procedures that can remedy those problems, such as a colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy. She explains which parts of the digestive system are affected by the different procedures and where the ostomy bags are placed on the body.

Living with an ostomy bag: A day in Rebecca’s life.

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